Publications by authors named "G Dar"
Background: Evolutionary changes in human rib cage morphology rendered it prone to pathologies like Scheuermann's kyphosis (SK). However, the impact of SK on rib cage morphology is unclear.
Purpose: This study aimed to examine differences in rib cage morphology (e.
Background: The role of epigenetics in cardiovascular diseases has paved the way for innovative therapeutic approaches. Investigating epigenetic changes using cell-free DNA (cfDNA) holds substantial promise beyond mere diagnostics, especially for heart-related conditions like acute myocardial infarction (AMI), where obtaining tissue samples is a challenge. This study explores the methylation patterns of cfDNA in AMI patients and compares them with genomic DNA (gDNA) from the same individuals, aiming to evaluate the effectiveness of cfDNA as a valuable resource for studying heart-related diseases.
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- - This study examined how different body positions affect pelvic floor muscle (PFM) function in women, comparing those with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) to those without.
- - Results showed that women with SUI had weaker PFM contractions, particularly in sitting and standing positions, while lying down did not present a significant difference in their muscle function.
- - The findings suggest a need for a revised pelvic floor examination protocol that incorporates the standing position, as it showed the best PFM function overall.
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- The study aimed to analyze how the structure of the Achilles tendon (AT) relates to functional abilities and chronic ankle instability (CAI) in military recruits.
- It involved 360 male infantry soldiers assessed using ultrasound to evaluate their tendon structure and various physical tests to gauge their functional abilities and instability.
- Results showed that soldiers with disorganized tendon structure had significantly lower scores in heel-raise and agility tests and a higher incidence of CAI, suggesting the importance of pre-recruitment screening for tendon quality to prevent injuries and improve performance.
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- * Previous ankle sprains, poor physical fitness preparation, and higher body mass index were significant risk factors, with recruits who had recurrent sprains at greater risk during training.
- * Results suggest that improving physical preparation and addressing lower leg stability could help reduce the incidence of ankle sprains in military recruits, aiding in injury prevention strategies.